[so.cia.ble] adj [MF or L; MF, fr. L sociabilis, fr. sociare to join, associate, fr. socius] (1553) 1: inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species: social
2. a: inclined to seek or enjoy companionship b: marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations syn see gracious -- so.cia.ble.ness n -- so.cia.bly adv
[2]sociable n (1750): an informal social gathering frequently involving a special activity or interest